Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabama voters of crucial deadlines for absentee voting ahead of the upcoming election cycle.

According to Allen, county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications no later than Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. For those opting to return absentee ballot applications in person, the deadline is Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

Absentee ballots returned in-person must reach the county absentee election manager by the close of business on the day prior to the election, which falls on March 4, 2024. Meanwhile, absentee ballots sent by mail must be received no later than noon on Election Day, scheduled for March 5, 2024.

To participate in the voting process, all voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification, whether voting at their designated polling place or via absentee ballot.

For comprehensive information on absentee voting procedures in Alabama or to request an absentee ballot application, individuals are encouraged to visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov.

Allen currently serves as Alabama's 54th Secretary of State, holding the position of Chief Elections Official for the state. Alabama law assigns the Secretary of State with over 1,000 distinct duties. For further insights into the responsibilities and duties of the Secretary of State, visit www.sos.alabama.gov.

For those seeking to reach their County Absentee Election Managers for inquiries or assistance, contact information can be found at www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup/absentee-election-manager. Additionally, individuals can access the comprehensive 2024 Election Administration Calendar via the link at www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/election-2024/2024AdminCalendar.pdf. Furthermore, for detailed information on photo voter ID requirements or to acquire a free photo voter ID, please visit www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/photo-voter-id.